I like Thursdays: November 24, 2022

 

Happy Thanksgiving!

Today is "I like Thursday" and time to express all that we are grateful for--and especially on Thanksgiving!  Please check out more happy posts at our hostess LeeAnna's blog!

My hand surgery went well.  In pre-op, the doctor decided that two fingers needed to be done.  The recovery has been okay and it will take a while before I can actually use the hand (it can't even be wet right now).  Funny how the little thing become important so  I find myself grateful for: sweat pants, my husband being home this week, and actually I'm grateful not to have to worry about Thanksgiving.

This holiday season the kids' made alternative plans and it's just me, Brad, and Mom.  Mom is baking a turkey breast and Brad is taking care of the other fixings.  I'll report later on his recipes he tried.  Still as the person that everyone turns to, I'm grateful for the break.

I'm grateful for my niece Maggie.  She and I text regularly and she always sends me photos of my great niece Remi who is now 7 months old.  So many blessings!

I'm so grateful for all of our family and our friends and yes, Scout's friends too!

And you, my online friends are so dear to me!  I wish you all a safe and happy holiday!

I Like Thursday: November 17, 2022

 Happy Thursday!

It's time to share gratitude and joy for "I like Thursdays" sponsored by LeeAnna!

Things I loved this week:  

The PBS Nature program on Woodpeckers!  It was fascinating and I can't recommend it enough!  I have always been fond of these birds but I never realized the diversity of the breed!

Winter is around the corner and we even had some snowflakes Tuesday night.  I find this time of year restful after a season of working the garden.  I've got my provisions set up for the next few months:  lots of sewing projects and a stack of books.

LeeAnna asked us about Thanksgiving--prep for this year and Thanksgiving pasts as our prompt this week.  I'm happily out of the loop for the holiday.  I'm having hand surgery on Monday and I won't be cooking or cleaning for 10 days.  I've told my mom and husband it's on them right now and to work it out (the ignore me and continue conversing about other things).  It's true:  they are both used to me managing everything.  

My husband does like to cook and once about 22 years ago, he decided that we should host Thanksgiving in our wee 1000 square foot house.  He wanted to be the chef.  He bought a big turkey and planned his menu.  It sounded fine and I just baked pies the day before.  But there was another factor that my husband didn't consider--oh yeh, the size of everything in our home (his dream home he told me before we bought it).

How small is our house?  Well we have such a small kitchen that small appliances have to be ordered when something needs to be replaced.  To make a long story short--our range/oven is only 24 inches wide (and that's the exterior).  Although I questioned hubby about the size of the turkey he was baking, he dismissed me.  

As you might guess, the turkey never got done.  Our guests waited and waited and waited FOR HOURS.  Each time he checked the temperature of the turkey, it was still not done.  Eventually, we ate everything but turkey and I'm not sure what we did with the bird (I'm certain it never did get quite done).  My family--who were the guests--never teased hubby about it but no one would ever bring up having dinner at our home again.  From then on, I cooked the holiday meals and we hosted Christmas and Easter brunch which was much more do-able.  

Wishing you a safe and happy weekend!

I like Thursdays: November 10, 2022

 Happy Thursday!

Time to share things we like!

I like pizza for breakfast.  I never thought I would come round to this idea, but about 3 years ago, my husband finally convinced me to try it.  We get a very thin crust pizza at our farmer's market on Thursdays or Fridays.  Scout loves the crust (referred to as pizza bones) and it is just a fun and weird way to start the day!

LeeAnna, our hostess with the mostess, suggested we weigh in on our thoughts about apple cider.  I like it.  I don't care for the spiced variety much anymore (or rather, the variety doesn't like me).  The cider never gets completely drunk here.  To be honest, I just as soon heat a mug of apple juice with a cinnamon stick in it these days. 

I love poodles!  I love my vintage poodle pin cushions too!

 

I'm enjoying the new mystery series, Magpie Murders!  It's a lot of fun and I really love the actress, Lesley Manville!

The days have been lovely and now that I'm recovering from the flu, I'm appreciating the beauty outdoors!

Hope you are having a wonderful day!

Stay safe!